Sr. Payroll Administrator

Position Overview:

Solid Power, Inc. located in Thornton, Colorado is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Payroll Administrator to support weekly payroll processing and contribute to the Accounting & Finance team. This role is responsible for the accurate and timely preparation, processing, and accounting of payroll and timesheet activities. The position collaborates closely with Corporate Accounting, Human Resources, and Stock Administration to ensure compliance and efficiency across payroll operations. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to providing exceptional customer service and fostering strong working relationships with employees across the organization.

Job Duties:

• Detail-oriented and dependable professional who is responsible for processing weekly payroll with accuracy, efficiency, and strict confidentiality.
• Reporting directly to the Corporate Controller, this role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while maintaining meticulous payroll records and supporting audits and reporting requirements.
• While focusing on service and precision, the Payroll Administrator responds to employee inquiries and contributes to smooth payroll operations.
• Review and reconcile timekeeping records to ensure precise calculation of hours, wages, and PTO. Ensure correct withholding of taxes, garnishments, and benefit deductions.
• Coordinate with the HR Manager and Finance department to support audits, year-end reporting, and compliance initiatives.
• Prepare journal entries necessary to properly record payroll and other payroll related financial transactions and adhere to monthly close deadlines.
• Ensure timely reconciliation of payroll-owned balance sheet accounts in accordance with the deadlines established in the monthly close checklist.
• 401k Ownership: Responsible for the annual 401k audit, the annual compliance testing and the annual 401k true up.
• Prepare and process payroll for equity compensation programs (ISO, RSU, ESPP), ensuring accurate calculation of income, withholdings, and tax compliance.
• Record and reconcile payroll-related journal entries for equity transactions, partnering with Accounting and Finance teams to ensure accuracy in financial reporting.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Associate’s degree or higher in Accounting or Business Administration preferred
• 5+ years of payroll, accounting and financial reporting experience
• Experience with payroll processes, reports, output, analysis, research and audits
• Meticulous attention to detail, demonstrated analytical, quantitative, research and problem-solving skills
• Advanced computer skills in Excel (VLOOKUP’s and pivot tables), Word and other Microsoft Office 365 tools
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to provide outstanding customer service across all levels of the company
• Must maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information
• Ability to be flexible, multi-task, and prioritize work within the time constraints of a deadline focused function
• Ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines and adapt to a fast-paced working environment
• Experience processing payroll in UKG Ready is preferred
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred
• SAP experience is a plus

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of working in front of a computer screen(s).

Salary Range: $75,000 to $85,000

Application Deadline: 10/01/2025

Benefits: Solid Power offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical/dental/vision insurance, employer paid Life/AD&D/STD/LTD insurance, 401k with company match, paid holidays, unlimited PTO, cell phone reimbursement and eligibility in our equity plan.

All offers of employment at Solid Power are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check.

The employer is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas.

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